Malty Mission

Smögen: arguably the worst kept secret in whiskytown and definitely one of the coolest kids to be seen with. This week's post argues it 'll give some of the best producers in Scotland a run for their money. Why? Find out here: bit.ly/Smögen8yo #whisky #singlemalt #smögen

Fresh from the Limburg Whisky Fair. Three new releases from The Whisky Agency: 2x Ben Nevis 1996 and excellent Bowmore 2005 #whisky whiskynotes.be/2026/bowmore/b…

After years of writing Bowmore off as cooking whisky, one blind tasting cracked the door open… and the new 15yo kicked it wide. Is this the beginning of a redemption arc, or just another clever rebrand? Full head-to-head (plus a Vaults Edition curveball) on the site. Link below... You’ve been warned — this one might make you question everything you thought you knew about Bowmore. What’s the most surprising whisky redemption you’ve had? Drop it below 🥃👀 dramface.com/all-reviews/20… #whisky #Dramface #whiskyreview #scotchwhisky #singlemalt #review @bowmore

How often do you get the chance to try an unpeated Ardbeg? Opportunities are few and far between, but I was lucky enough to be gifted a sample and am more than happy to share my thoughts on it. This week's review now here: bit.ly/concertorecital #Ardbeg #whisky #scotch #Islay

@HonestToAMalt Impossible to pick. Kill your darlings... But i'll try Speyside: Benromach Highlands: Arnacadam 😉 Lowlands: daftmill Islay: Caol Ila C'town: Glengyle Islands: Raasay

Dear folk that like whisky very much... If you believe Scotland is the mecca of #whisky (it is), then what is your favourite distillery from each region? Choose one per region. Regions being (A to Z): -Campbeltown -Highlands -Islands -Islay -Lowlands -Speyside

It’s a popular bottle, the Longrow 18. So much so, it generates one of our famous Dramface pile-ons, with Earie, Mike, Drummond and Murdo all reviewing their own annual editions. Perfect. dramface.com/all-reviews/20… #whisky #Dramface #whiskyreview #scotchwhisky #singlemalt #review

I'm spoiled rotten and have the greatest (whisky) friends ever. Case in point: this week's review of Springbank's Local Barley 8 yo, another generous sample from a generous friend. Now here bit.ly/SpringbankLB8yo #Springbank #Scotch #whisky #singlemalt #localbarley

Easter done and dusted, time for a new review! With Spring in full swing, and Summer lurking in the distance, it's time to get summery! And I might just have found the perfect dram to match it! Dràm Mòr's 10 yo Glenlossie, now here bit.ly/Glenlossie10Dr… #whisky #singlemalt

In the first of his series of “Official vs Indy” reviews, Charlie tees up one of our most evocative comparisons: Clynelish. The question is, will he uncover any of the W-word? dramface.com/all-reviews/20… #whisky #Dramface #whiskyreview #scotchwhisky #singlemalt #review #Clynelish

My first whisky love was Laphroaig 10 year old. Fair to say that 2 decades later, things have changed. So when suddenly a big sister comes along, it begs the question: did I fall in love again? Laphroaig 12 yo review, now here: bit.ly/Laphroaig12Yo #whisky #islay #Laphroaig

Seems it's hard to leave Pitlochry. After last week's review on Symington's 10, I now dive a bit deeper into Edradour's flagship 10 year old, which recently got bumped up in ABV. Rejoice! Now here bit.ly/Edradour10 #Edradour #Signatory #whisky #scotch #singlemalt

After an unannounced break, I'm back this week as I try and comment on what may well be THE best bang for your buck whisky of 2026! My thoughts on Symington's 10 year old now here: bit.ly/Symington10 #whisky #scotch #Signatory #Edradour #bangforbuck

I have a spare ticket for Saturday's Independent Spirit Festival in Leith (doesn't include the film screening) DM me if you are interested. 🥃

Usually, I just 'enjoy' whisky. Sometimes, though, what's in the glass is so good it stops me in my tracks and captivates me as much as a wonderful piece of music would. Case in point: a 26 year old Miltonduff... Now here bit.ly/Miltonduff26TWJ #scotch #whisky #Miltonduff

@ardnahoe @hlaingwhisky Thanks for reading and commenting 🙏🏻

@MaltyMission @hlaingwhisky Interesting review, thanks 🙏

Late to the party (all the cool kids are, of course), but I finally discuss Ardnahoe. A feisty 5 year old cask strength youngster provides the opportunuity. bit.ly/Ardnahoe5CS #Ardnahoe #whisky #Islay #singlemalt #Scotch

Sad to see the end of Waterford, Ainsley shares his personal ideas on where things went wrong. Ultimately, with the Good Vibrations Micro Cuvée in the glass, he thinks the ‘novelties’ wore off. dramface.com/all-reviews/20… #Dramface #whiskyreview #scotchwhisky #singlemalt #review #whisky @WaterfordWhisky

As I continue pouring the samples I picked up at a recent festival, I share my thoughts on a 16 yo Ledaig, bottled by indie bottler Dràm Mòr. One that took me by surprise... bit.ly/Ledaig16DramMor #whisky #scoth #singlemalt #Ledaig #Tobermory #indie #DramMor

@kittyhen @BertSmedley @DingleWhiskey 🙏🏻🥃

@MaltyMission @BertSmedley @DingleWhiskey A nice read …. no profanities no dodgy emoji’s… an obvious guid guy.

It's been (way) longer than I had anticipated, but finally I'm back to whiskyblogging. Kicking off 2026, I discuss Dingle's recent 10 year old core range expression. bit.ly/Dingle10yearOld #Dingle #whiskey #Irish #singlemalt #whisky